Similarities between Biden and Buhari
24 June 2021 By Abiodun Giwa
Presidents Muhammed Buhari and Joseph Biden
Presidents Joseph Biden of the United States and Muhammed Buhari of Nigeria are not just elder statesmen; both share the exact age of 78. President Biden, born in November, is just a month older than his Nigerian counterpart, Buhari, born in December. Similarities between the two presidents are beyond their age as both face mounting problems. Buhari has been in office for a more extended period than Biden. The latter is just six months in office but is already struggling like Buhari to get a hold of the direction of the ship of state.
Do you ask why the comparison between the two presidents? The attempt to situate the condition in the U.S. and Nigeria has brought these similarities to manifestation. Nigeria is still fighting against an Islamic group's insurgency inherited by Buhari on his assumption of office. Kidnapping is also a national problem. The grazing problem in the south disapproved by southerners is a development that warrants watching where it will lead.
Biden also faces many problems, from the open border crisis to the cancellation of the Keystone XL oil pipeline and efforts to justify his administration's choice to fight discrimination. Biden has claimed a fight to right the wrongs against the minorities careless that the opposition is accusing him of racism that he sets out to fight. Buhari is also supporting the grazers from the North in his belief of one Nigeria. And that every Nigerian must be free to do business in every part of the country without molestation.
Many Americans understand the issue at the southern border. But do not comprehend why the country must operate an open frame to let both good and bad people come into the country without scrutiny. They are also dissatisfied with the cancellation of the Keystone XL oil pipeline that causes higher prices at the pump in the gas station. Unlike Biden, whose focus is on reducing climate change. Americans are talking about inflation and economic uncertainty that is manifesting so early on Biden's watch.
Many Nigerians in the south of the country do not support their president's approval for the grazing business for cattle owners. They say it is used as a smokescreen to commit evil against people in rural areas. Aside from the dissatisfaction with the grazing business, many Nigerians are reportedly tired of the kidnapping crisis in their country. They are tired of the economic situation too. They remind the Buhari supporters that the financial situation in the country is worse than on his assumption of office. But Buharists are quick to remind the opposition that the business of Buhari is a fight against corruption.
Many Nigerians do not like Buhari's governance style. His supporters' excuse is that he is a former military man fighting corruption. But luckily for Buhari, he is not seeking reelection as he is about completing two terms in office allowed by the Constitution. Unlike Buhari, Biden has a long way to go. But it is left to be seen if he would correct the damage done by his early policies as the country prepares for the mid-term election.
Do you ask why the comparison between the two presidents? The attempt to situate the condition in the U.S. and Nigeria has brought these similarities to manifestation. Nigeria is still fighting against an Islamic group's insurgency inherited by Buhari on his assumption of office. Kidnapping is also a national problem. The grazing problem in the south disapproved by southerners is a development that warrants watching where it will lead.
Biden also faces many problems, from the open border crisis to the cancellation of the Keystone XL oil pipeline and efforts to justify his administration's choice to fight discrimination. Biden has claimed a fight to right the wrongs against the minorities careless that the opposition is accusing him of racism that he sets out to fight. Buhari is also supporting the grazers from the North in his belief of one Nigeria. And that every Nigerian must be free to do business in every part of the country without molestation.
Many Americans understand the issue at the southern border. But do not comprehend why the country must operate an open frame to let both good and bad people come into the country without scrutiny. They are also dissatisfied with the cancellation of the Keystone XL oil pipeline that causes higher prices at the pump in the gas station. Unlike Biden, whose focus is on reducing climate change. Americans are talking about inflation and economic uncertainty that is manifesting so early on Biden's watch.
Many Nigerians in the south of the country do not support their president's approval for the grazing business for cattle owners. They say it is used as a smokescreen to commit evil against people in rural areas. Aside from the dissatisfaction with the grazing business, many Nigerians are reportedly tired of the kidnapping crisis in their country. They are tired of the economic situation too. They remind the Buhari supporters that the financial situation in the country is worse than on his assumption of office. But Buharists are quick to remind the opposition that the business of Buhari is a fight against corruption.
Many Nigerians do not like Buhari's governance style. His supporters' excuse is that he is a former military man fighting corruption. But luckily for Buhari, he is not seeking reelection as he is about completing two terms in office allowed by the Constitution. Unlike Buhari, Biden has a long way to go. But it is left to be seen if he would correct the damage done by his early policies as the country prepares for the mid-term election.
